I have had three Continental Contitrac as P245/75R16 tires fail due to tread separation in the last 4 years. This latest incident resulted in $2,000 worth of damage to my vehicle. I was mailed a recall notice sevral years ago for these tires but was told my tires were not part of the recall. The latest failure was on a tire with dot number AD70 449 447. I believe these tires are dangerous and that Continental tires should do something about it. If they choose not to I would suggest you all investigate this matter thoroughly, as I have never experienced any tread separation problems with any other tires on either this vehicle or any other vehicle in my life. Three separations on the exact same tires in a matter of a few years is inexcusable. Please reply as I would be interested to know what my options are.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

Consumer states while traveling 55 mph, vehicle left front tire blew out due to tread separation. The blowout resulted in damage to the fender, lights and bumper. The consumer requested reimbursement was all expenses related to the tire failure.

- Petaluma, CA, USA

Tread separation occurred on the freeway for 1 tire and when we reached final destination there was excessive vibration on the other 3 tires. Sears called bridgstone and they gave us credit as they were cracking and buldging and in bad shape. When we tried to seek compensation for the damage the tire caused the vehical bridgstone refused stating that the tire had to have been struck by something which is not relevant.

- Southlake, TX, USA

Goodyear Wrangler tire (P245 75 R16) experienced tread separation, damage to the vehicle also happened due to the tread separation.

- Portland, OR, USA

PE00 48 ; she was traveling about 60mph on highway and heard a noise. She was able to pull over, and noticed that rear left tire tread separated from rim. But tire was still inflated. There were no injuries. Tire was a Goodyear, LT245/75R16M/S/ Wrangler #at, #dot mk11ctov504. Goodyear has agreed to replace tire.

- Lockport, IL, USA

Two of the Goodyear Wrangler rt/S tires have experienced tread separation.

- Oakland, MI, USA

I have had at least 5 of these tires where the complete tread completely seperated from the tire. Have photos, actual tire leftovers, and receipts for proof of purchase and mechanics pro-rate adjustments. Out of all 6 tires originally purchased and the numerous pro-rated adjustments, only one remains in use and has reached a use of aprox. 50K miles. I realize now that I should have written about these problems as I encountered them, but it is not every day that one has loads of time to trouble shoot, find associations, and report findings. Additionally I did not realize until recent news reports that these can be life threatening issues.( dot number: Tire size:/85R16 )

- Mesa, AZ, USA

I have had at least 5 of these tires where the complete tread completely seperated from the tire. Have photos, actual tire leftovers, and receipts for proof of purchase and mechanics pro-rate adjustments. Out of all 6 tires originally purchased and the numerous pro-rated adjustments, only one remains in use and has reached a use of aprox. 50K miles. I realize now that I should have written about these problems as I encountered them, but it is not every day that one has loads of time to trouble shoot, find associations, and report findings. Additionally I did not realize until recent news reports that these can be life threatening issues.( dot number: Tire size:/85R16 )

- Mesa, AZ, USA

Tire belt separation on two separate times with same type tire.( dot number: 09565678 tire size: L26575160 )

- Round Rock, TX, USA

General tire belts separate and come off.

- Tomahawk, WI, USA